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AO13 LTE

2013 Kia Carens

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,271 mi
Last recorded102,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Carens64,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 LTE
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,271 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,884 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Feb 2025 89,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,226 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,829 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,060 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 54,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,312 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,678 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 16,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AO13 LTE is a 2013 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 64,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO13 LTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO13 LTE registered?

AO13 LTE is a 2013 Kia Carens, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is AO13 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 LTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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